Caroline Polachek

Caroline Polachek
Polachek is on stage with her eyes open, one hand pointing upwards.
Polachek performing live in 2023
Background information
Birth nameCaroline Elizabeth Polachek
Also known as
  • Ramona Lisa
  • CEP
Born (1985-06-20) June 20, 1985 (age 41)
Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
OriginGreenwich, Connecticut, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2005–present
Labels
Formerly ofChairlift
Spouse(s)
Ian Drennan
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(m. 2015; div. 2017)​
EducationUniversity of Colorado Boulder
New York University
Websitecarolinepolachek.com
Signature

Caroline Elizabeth Polachek (born June 20, 1985) is an American singer-songwriter and producer. She co-founded the indie pop band Chairlift while studying at the University of Colorado Boulder.

Her 2019 album Pang was very popular with critics with the single "So Hot You're Hurting My Feelings" becoming viral. In 2023, Polachek released Desire, I Want To Turn Into You, which became her first album to enter the charts in multiple territories. It was nominated for Best Engineered Album at the 66th Grammy Awards.

Personal life

Polachek was born in Manhattan, New York City, on June 20, 1985.

Polachek was married to artist Ian Drennan from 2015 until they divorced 2017. She started dating artist Matt Copson in 2022.

In October 2023, Polachek co-signed a public open Artists4Ceasefire letter to President Joe Biden, asking him to push for a ceasefire in the Gaza war.

Discography

Tours

Headlining

Supporting

Awards and nominations

Accolades for Caroline Polachek
Award Year Nominated work Category Result Ref.
Brit Awards 2024 Herself International Artist of the Year Nominated
Grammy Awards 2014 Beyoncé Album of the Year (as a songwriter and producer) Nominated
2024 Desire, I Want to Turn Into You Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical (as an engineer) Nominated
Libera Awards 2024 Record of the Year Nominated
Best Alternative Rock Record Won
Self-Released Record of the Year Won
Resonator Awards 2024 Herself Golden Trifecta Award Won

References

  1. ↑ "Caroline Polachek". Discogs. Retrieved 2017-09-07.
  2. ↑ Connor, Jackson (January 20, 2016). "How Chinatown at Dawn and Beyonce Inspired Chairlift's New Album, 'Moth'". www.villagevoice.com. Archived from the original on September 12, 2018. Retrieved 2019-11-19.
  3. ↑ Tolentino, Jia (2021-09-09). "After a Year Without Crowds, Caroline Polachek Takes the Stage". The New Yorker. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
  4. ↑ "Caroline Polachek". Illinois Entertainer. 2020-02-01. Retrieved 2021-07-10.
  5. ↑ Toups, Payton (2019-11-08). "On 'Pang,' Caroline Polachek Proves She Can Make It On Her Own". 34th St.
  6. ↑ "Dua Lipa, Caroline Polachek, Michael Stipe, Run the Jewels, and More Urge Biden to Call for Ceasefire in Gaza". Pitchfork. October 25, 2023.
  7. ↑ Pearis, Bill (October 9, 2019). "Caroline Polachek expands tour, adds 2020 dates". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  8. ↑ Minsker, Evan (July 26, 2021). "Caroline Polachek Adds 2021 Tour Dates, Shares New "Bunny Is a Rider" Video". Pitchfork. Retrieved July 29, 2021.
  9. ↑ Renshaw, David (December 12, 2022). "Caroline Polachek announces North American tour dates". The Fader. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
  10. ↑ "Brit Awards nominations 2024: The full list of artists, songs and albums up for awards this year". Sky News. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  11. ↑ "Caroline Polachek | Artist | GRAMMY.com". grammy.com. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
  12. ↑ Schube, Will (March 20, 2024). "A2IM Announces Libera Award Nominees, Including Mitski, Killer Mike, and Caroline Polachek". Flood Magazine. Retrieved April 9, 2024.
  13. ↑ "We Are Moving The Needle: The first annual Resonator Awards are here!". Instagram. Retrieved 2024-01-30.

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